Lot 4424

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver cistophorus, Ephesus mint, issued 28-27 B.C., (11.82 g), obv. laureate head of Octavian to right, around IMP CAESAR DIVI F [COS VI L]IBERTATIS P R VINDEX, rev. PAX in field to left, Pax standing half left on parazonium or torch, right hand holding caduceus, in field to right a snake emerging from cista mystica, all within laurel wreath, (S.1533, RIC 476, C.218, BMC 691). Lightly toned, struck slightly off centre on obverse, very fine or better, and very scarce.

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$800

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